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CE09 LXH

2009 Proton Savvy

Orange Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

65,833 mi
Last recorded65,833 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Proton Savvy33,855 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 LXH
MakeProton
ModelSavvy
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 65,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 65,787 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 65,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 64,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both o/s & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 64,515 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both o/s & n/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 62,497 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 62,497 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust heatshield insecure

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both o/s & n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear wheel bearings not tested due to brake bind

Pass 13 Jun 2022 59,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 59,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 57,458 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 55,874 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 55,874 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to rise 38% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking around pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 53,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 3mm with a deep cut to the inner sidewall exposing the cords 175/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 175/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,495 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 50,495 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both o/s & n/s approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,906 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 47,906 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven slow to rise (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,073 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 38,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,900 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 17,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 9,077 miles

How Reliable is the Proton Savvy?

Based on 46,706 MOT tests across 3,312 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
3,752
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
3,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too low 2,372
brake binding 1,754
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,419
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,122
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 729
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CE09 LXH is a 2009 Proton Savvy in Orange with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 2009 Proton Savvy models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 33,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Proton Savvy fails its MOT is headlamp aim too low, accounting for 2,372 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE09 LXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton Savvy typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Proton Savvy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE09 LXH is a 2009 Proton Savvy, first registered on 25 April 2009.

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